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jimmydean · 10-11-2010, 09:54 PM

Are the adjustable trailing arms for the '72 the same as the ones in the dropmember kit? I ask because I was looking at a '68 with rear leafs and I wanted to run the trailing arms now, then when I'm ready to do the sheetmetal, install the bolt in step notch.

The basic idea is to run the trailing arms and control arms now, install my air management setup, then do dropmember front and rear once the body is finished.

SCOTI · 10-12-2010, 12:56 AM

The main difference between Porterbuilts Truck-Arms are the amount of drop. The Truck-Arm DM rear kit includes separate bag mount brackets that relocate the rear bags to the notch 'bridge' allowing more drop vs. the springs OEM location between the T/A & the frame.

If you were to purchase the T/A's for use in the OE location, you'd need the required mounts on the T/A that the spring sits on. The DM kit (to lay frame) won't have these mounts on the T/A since the bag is relocated.

jimmydean · 10-12-2010, 01:45 AM

I'll just do it in one piece, then. Thanks.

10-11-2010, 09:54 PM	#1
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Dropmember rear question. Are the adjustable trailing arms for the '72 the same as the ones in the dropmember kit? I ask because I was looking at a '68 with rear leafs and I wanted to run the trailing arms now, then when I'm ready to do the sheetmetal, install the bolt in step notch. The basic idea is to run the trailing arms and control arms now, install my air management setup, then do dropmember front and rear once the body is finished. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

10-12-2010, 12:56 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Dropmember rear question. The main difference between Porterbuilts Truck-Arms are the amount of drop. The Truck-Arm DM rear kit includes separate bag mount brackets that relocate the rear bags to the notch 'bridge' allowing more drop vs. the springs OEM location between the T/A & the frame. If you were to purchase the T/A's for use in the OE location, you'd need the required mounts on the T/A that the spring sits on. The DM kit (to lay frame) won't have these mounts on the T/A since the bag is relocated. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 10-12-2010 at 12:59 AM.

10-12-2010, 01:45 AM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember rear question. I'll just do it in one piece, then. Thanks. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

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